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Title: Another Evapo-rust question
Post by: slowpoke2 on August 08, 2022, 05:31:13 PM
Got a bit of rust in the tank so I was going to use Evapo-rust.  This stuff is supposedly pretty benign, but is it ok with leaving the fuel sender in the tank? 
Title: Re: Another Evapo-rust question
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 08, 2022, 06:04:21 PM
As a general rule: Never leave a sender in your tank with *any type* of rust treatment.
Title: Re: Another Evapo-rust question
Post by: FJmonkey on August 08, 2022, 06:57:45 PM
Any oxide type coatings may dissolve along the rust (oxide). Best not to take any chances.
Title: Re: Another Evapo-rust question
Post by: woodcreekpete on August 08, 2022, 07:58:00 PM
I left mine in. Clean as a whistle and worked fine.
Title: Re: Another Evapo-rust question
Post by: FJmonkey on August 08, 2022, 10:51:04 PM
Quote from: woodcreekpete on August 08, 2022, 07:58:00 PM
I left mine in. Clean as a whistle and worked fine.
When was that cleaning done? How many miles (estimated)? If you have gone 3 or 4 tanks then it might be just fine.